Sensor Hacks

This is one of those simple concepts which makes you think "Why didn't I think of that?" The entire sonar unit is attached to a wearable glove and as the user sweeps their arm back and forth, the device can detect anything from one inch to 10 feet...

We have covered loads of motion detection projects, but what about sound? A sound localization sensor helps you to identify the location or origin of a detected sound and find out its direction and distance. Our ears do it for us, but building an...

We've covered some superb office pranks in the past, (such as filling a cubicle with packaging peanuts) and this project is another incredible addition to our collection.Â Created by the ModLab, this robot hides in your unsuspecting...

Learn how to build a robot with built in visual sonar using sensors, an arduino, and Processing.Â The author supplies the code for Processing, an easy to learn programming tool for visualization.Â Processing gathers the sonar data from the...

Nintendo's Wii remote (or wiimote) has proven to be an incredibly hackable device. This is mainly because of its bluetooth connectivity and assortment of sensors which make it a great interface for controlling DIY electronics projects. So, for...